What to Expect

Travel into New Brunswick is now further restricted and will be permitted only for work; medical reasons; obtaining essential supplies for the communities of Pointe-à-la-Croix and Listuguj First Nation, in Quebec; and child custody or compassionate reasons if approved by Public Health. Under the new restrictions, Canadian residents who own property in the province or who have family members (parents, children, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents, significant other) residing in New Brunswick will no longer be permitted to enter the province. For more information visit the Government of New Brunswick Travel Information page.

COVID-19 Protocol for Exempt Travelers

People who enter from outside Atlantic Canada must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in Nova Scotia unless you have an exemption.

Exemptions from this requirement are for people in certain jobs and situations, as long as they do not have symptoms of COVID-19. While they are exempt from 14 days of self-isolation, people with exemptions must still meet certain requirements outlined in this travel protocol to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. You will also be required to complete a Nova Scotia Safe Check-in Form before you travel to Nova Scotia.

All customers — including walk-ons — must make a reservation online at ferries.ca or by phone at 1-877-762-7245 at least 1.5 hours ahead of departure times. This measure will help us plan daily loads and for contact tracing purposes.

Walk-on passengers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Face masks/coverings are mandatory except when eating and drinking while seated. Please refer to the guidance from the Government of New Brunswick for additional information.

During the voyage, please follow proper hand washing procedures and use the supplied hand sanitizer when needed.

Terminal buildings will remain open so that passengers can access the washrooms and as a waiting area for walk-on passengers.

Passengers must wear a face mask/covering before entering, while inside and when seated in the Terminal building.

Company provided kennels are unavailable and pets are prohibited on passenger decks. At this time, pets must remain in vehicles.

We are unable to accommodate walk-on passengers who are travelling with pets.

Additional protective measures and operational assurances have been initiated to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved with the transfer of personal luggage. Please review the passenger guidelines for the luggage handling service here.

Passengers will undergo a mandatory screening for health and travel history by our check-in staff. Please allow additional time for these new check-in procedures. Passengers responding yes to any of the following four screening questions, may not be permitted to board.

1. Have you travelled outside of the Atlantic Provinces in the last 14 days?
2. Do you have flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing)
3. Have you been refused boarding in the past 14 days due to medical reasons related to Covid-19?
4. Are you the subject of a provincial/territorial or local public health order?
5. Are you in possession of a face mask that covers your mouth and nose, and do you agree to wear this covering when onboard and in the terminal (except eating and drinking while seated)

Passengers responding NO or refusing to answer the question below, will not be permitted to board.
Are you in possession of a face covering that covers your mouth and nose, and do you agree wear the face mask/covering at all times except when eating and drinking while seated.

Experiencing Symptoms
If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms, we recommend contacting 811 before travelling.

Once cleared for travel, vehicles will line up in the parking lot. Passengers choosing to leave their vehicle are required to wear a face mask/covering.

Walk-on passengers arriving by vehicle can be dropped off at the Terminal building and may proceed to the outdoor waiting area available in Digby or inside the Terminal building.

Only passengers requiring assistance will be allowed to use the passenger van for embarkation or disembarkation. All others must walk.

Walk-on passengers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All passengers travelling with a vehicle will be required to exit their vehicle upon embarkation and will be required to wear a face mask/covering at all times except when eating and drinking while seated. Please refer to the guidance from the Government of New Brunswick for additional information.

Allowing passengers to remain in vehicles on passenger vessels was a temporary change in federal regulations due to COVID-19 and is no longer permitted effective October 1, 2020.

We have provided adequate room for physical distancing with clearly identified, designated passenger zones on board. Please follow the directional arrows on board, stay with your group or family and limit movement by remaining in these designated seating and standing areas.

There are five designated passenger zones:

1. Movie Lounge (Deck 6)
2. Midship Sip Café (Deck 6)
3. Rose Fortune Lounge (Deck 6)
4. Sip at Sea (Deck 6)
5. Outdoor Seating (Deck 7 – Weather Permitting)

Please follow the instructions of crew regarding seating assignment and movement aboard the vessel. Our crew is always available to render additional assistance if required.

The Business Centre and Little Mates Children Play area is closed. Children 13 and under must remain with their guardian at all times.

Face masks/coverings are mandatory except when eating and drinking while seated. Please refer to the guidance from the Government of New Brunswick for additional information..

Once on board, please maintain a distance of 2 meters (6 feet) from staff and passengers not in your immediate party. There is additional directional signage on board to facilitate safe distancing.

Fundy Rose is happy to provide you with a variety of amenities of services while sailing. This includes:

• Food Service: Midship Sip Café
• Movie Lounge
• Truckers Lounge
• Outdoor seating on Deck 7 (weather permitting)

Programming including Music on the Bay, Seaside Experiences, Little Mates Quarters, and the Bay of Fundy Educational sessions have been postponed until 2022.

WI-FI is limited on board (only able to access text, email and calling). We recommend downloading entertainment prior to your travel to enjoy on board.

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island